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Old Oct 6, 2008
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rapid clicks trying to start

So I screwed up something when i hooked up my fogs...

dunno what everything seemed to work fine
didnt really touch anything


so the next day i try to start my car and all i hear is rapid clicking
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIaMfD9h0cc[/YOUTUBE]

not the battery because all the lights/gauges/radio were working fine

tried unpluggin em did nothin
what do you think it is?
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Re: rapid clicks trying to start

Your starter's dead. Bang on it with a hammer to loosen up the selenoid, then try it again. It'll work a few times but eventually you have to replace it. Or if your car's a manual, just roll down a hill and pop the clutch, it'll start without it.
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Re: rapid clicks trying to start

starter ftw.... well ftl for right now.
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Re: rapid clicks trying to start

thanks guys
starter ftl =(
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Re: rapid clicks trying to start

The rapid clicking is the starter relay.
Don't bang the hell out of the starter, but do try tapping it gently.
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